Clock on RCA Colortrak 2000 TV
 

I have an old (mid-1980's) RCA Colortrak 2000 TV.

I operate the TV -- using a remote-control or using the buttons on the
front panel of the TV set -- the time is displayed on the TV screen.

When I set the TV-time to match the real-time (for example, 2 PM), five
hours later (at 7 PM real-time), the TV-time is 9 PM.

How can I get the TV-time to stay the same as the real-time?
Is the clock a part of the TV or is it in the remote-control?

Gary

TV is 20 years old get a new one or forget about the clock.



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I have an old (mid-1980's) RCA Colortrak 2000 TV.

I operate the TV -- using a remote-control or using the buttons on the
front panel of the TV set -- the time is displayed on the TV screen.

When I set the TV-time to match the real-time (for example, 2 PM), five
hours later (at 7 PM real-time), the TV-time is 9 PM.

How can I get the TV-time to stay the same as the real-time?
Is the clock a part of the TV or is it in the remote-control?

Gary

Hey Lee,

Thanks loads for your #$@J)*Y*$#&^# response.

Probably a defect within the controller, will need to have it professionally
serviced, if the appropriate parts are still available.
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Hey Lee,

Thanks loads for your #$@J)*Y*$#&^# response.

"Mr. Lee" writes:

TV is 20 years old get a new one or forget about the clock.

That's your best suggestion? I don't knoe where I got the idea this was
a *repair* group. :)

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I have an old (mid-1980's) RCA Colortrak 2000 TV.

I operate the TV -- using a remote-control or using the buttons on the
front panel of the TV set -- the time is displayed on the TV screen.

When I set the TV-time to match the real-time (for example, 2 PM), five
hours later (at 7 PM real-time), the TV-time is 9 PM.

How can I get the TV-time to stay the same as the real-time?
Is the clock a part of the TV or is it in the remote-control?

Gary

The time of day in most of the TV sets is in part of the main controller.
This is not a simple thing for the end user to service. You would have to
have the set properly serviced by an experienced tech. It is very possible
however, that the parts may no longer be available.

Considering the age of the set, the cost of the repair may not be worth the
investment. This is something you would have to decide for yourself. The
newer sets are superior to the one that you have.

--

JANA
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wrote in message
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I have an old (mid-1980's) RCA Colortrak 2000 TV.

I operate the TV -- using a remote-control or using the buttons on the
front panel of the TV set -- the time is displayed on the TV screen.

When I set the TV-time to match the real-time (for example, 2 PM), five
hours later (at 7 PM real-time), the TV-time is 9 PM.

How can I get the TV-time to stay the same as the real-time?
Is the clock a part of the TV or is it in the remote-control?

Gary

"JANA" wrote in message
...
.. The
newer sets are superior to the one that you have.
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HOWEVER, they probably will not last as long.... the CHEAP "build quality"
is getting more prevalent.
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Best Regards,
Daniel Sofie
Electronics Supply & Repair
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Try unplugging the TV for a few minutes if you haven't yet. Often TV
clocks that are keeping odd time will clear up after unplugging. Also,
try posting model and chassis numbers.

I have an old (mid-1980's) RCA Colortrak 2000 TV.

I operate the TV -- using a remote-control or using the buttons on
the
front panel of the TV set -- the time is displayed on the TV screen.

When I set the TV-time to match the real-time (for example, 2 PM),
five
hours later (at 7 PM real-time), the TV-time is 9 PM.

How can I get the TV-time to stay the same as the real-time?
Is the clock a part of the TV or is it in the remote-control?

Gary